1 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. shortening (Crisco)
4 tbsp. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
Dash of salt
2 c. flour

Sift all dry ingredients together. Add remaining items. Mix thoroughly. Put in refrigerator for a few minutes. Make into 1-1 1/4 inch balls. Roll in more white sugar. Bake in 350 degree oven. The balls will flatten out. When the first flat one deflates, they are done.